Intermediate Accountant, Assurance

Stern Cohen LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing public accounting firm in Toronto seeks an Intermediate Accountant to join their Assurance Team. The role involves planning and executing audits, preparing financial documents, and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates should have a CPA designation or be pursuing completion, along with relevant experience in a public accounting environment. This position offers a supportive work culture and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Culture of lifelong learning

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Flex hours for work-life balance

Dress for Your Day casual policy

Comprehensive benefits and compensation package

Qualifications

• 2 years progressive experience in a public accounting practice.
• Experience with mid-market / small business clients preferred.
• Solid understanding of Canadian accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audit and review engagements.
• Prepare compilation engagements for owner-managed businesses.
• Maintain client communications and understand their business needs.

Skills

Client Service Excellence

Time Management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CPA designation or pursuing completion

Tools

Caseware/Caseview

Tax Prep

Microsoft Office, including Excel

Job description

Intermediate Accountant, Assurance

Stern Cohen LLP is a rapidly growing, award-winning, public accounting firm at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto. We focus exclusively on privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Despite our 55+ year history, our approach is thoroughly modern (like our paperless office and use of cloud technologies).

The Opportunity:

Stern Cohen LLP is seeking a full-time Intermediate Accountant to join the Firm’s Assurance Team. The Senior Accountant focuses mainly on Compilation engagements. This role will report directly to the Manager and Principal of the team, and will interact regularly with all Stern Cohen partners, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and execution of fieldwork for audit and review engagements, including:
  • Preparation and completion of planning documents and financial statements
  • Recognition of accounting issues and cooperation with manager/partner to create solutions
• Preparation of compilation engagements for owner-managed businesses in various industries
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns, related checklists and additional tax filings
• Correspondence with clients, acquiring a strong understanding of clients’ businesses and proactively responding to and anticipating clients’ needs within approved budget and timelines
  
• Gain an appropriate level of personal and corporate tax knowledge
• Maintain and develop knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and updates
• Contribution to firm growth and community
  

Qualifications:

• CPA designation or pursuing completion
• 2 years progressive experience in a public accounting practice
• Experience working with mid-market / small business / entrepreneurial clients is preferred
• Dedication to client service excellence and a drive to understand the clients' business and maintain good client relationships
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to multi-task, manage, and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of business professionalism and the ability to work in a team environment
• Proficiency and knowledge of accounting software including Caseware/Caseview, Tax Prep, Microsoft Office including Excel
  

Benefits of working at Stern Cohen:

• 
  Culture of lifelong learning
• 
  Supportive and collaborative work environment
• 
  Enthusiastic team spirit
• 
  Flex hours to allow for work-life balance
• 
  Dress for Your Day casual dress policy
• 
  Competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package

Applicants are encouraged to visit our website atsterncohen.com, as well as our LinkedIn and Twitter pages.

Interested applicants are kindly asked to include a cover letter along with their resume. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact applicants who closely match our requirements.

Stern Cohen LLP offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.